USAF Delta 2310 Solar Mesosphere Explorer
Delta 2310
Status
Success
Date
6 OCT 1981
11:27
Mission Overview
Scientific satellite dedicated to research related to the Earth's ozone layer
Rocket
Delta 2310
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
The Delta 2000 series was an American expendable launch system which was used to conduct forty-four orbital launches between 1974 and 1981. It was a member of the Delta family of rockets. Several variants existed, which were differentiated by a four digit numerical code.
Height
35 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Launch Mass
131 T
Thrust
1,737 kN